Which of the following is exactly divisible by 11?
2017
Which of the following is exactly divisible by 11?
- A.
456121
- B.
466131
- C.
415624
- D.
121021
Attempted by 9 students.
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Correct answer: C
To determine if a number is exactly divisible by 11, we use the alternating sum of digits rule: subtract the sum of the digits in even positions from the sum of the digits in odd positions. If the result is 0 or a multiple of 11, the number is divisible by 11.
Step-by-Step Analysis
Let's apply this rule to each option:
Option 1: 456121
Sum of digits in odd positions (1st, 3rd, 5th from right): 1 + 1 + 5 = 7
Sum of digits in even positions (2nd, 4th, 6th from right): 2 + 6 + 4 = 12
Difference: 12 - 7 = 5. (Not divisible by 11)
Option 2: 466131
Sum of odd positions: 1 + 1 + 6 = 8
Sum of even positions: 3 + 6 + 4 = 13
Difference: 13 - 8 = 5. (Not divisible by 11)
Option 3: 415624
Sum of odd positions: 4 + 6 + 1 = 11
Sum of even positions: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11
Difference: 11 - 11 = 0. (Divisible by 11)
Option 4: 121021
Sum of odd positions: 1 + 0 + 2 = 3
Sum of even positions: 2 + 1 + 1 = 4
Difference: 4 - 3 = 1. (Not divisible by 11)